WNY Election Protection Coalition

02/23/2026

Need a job? Join us at the Resource Council of WNY Career Connection Day, THIS Monday, February 23rd, from 10 - 2 at 347 East Ferry Street. 100's of jobs and training opportunities for all skill levels. We have a job waiting for you! Please share and be there!

11/05/2025

11/04/2025

It’s Election Day 🗳️If you haven’t done so already, be sure to make a plan to get out and vote!

10/25/2025

🗳️Early voting starts today‼️

➡️It’s also the deadline to register to vote; deadline to request an absentee ballot via mail, email, or fax.

➡️To learn your registration status, register to vote, or learn more visit: https://elections.ny.gov/register-vote

See you at the polls 👀

09/24/2025

🗳️ DEMOCRACY NEEDS YOU!
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Want to take action and support fair, safe, and accessible elections?
📢 We're calling on community leaders, organizers, and everyday citizens to JOIN US for a Volunteer Training with the WNY Election Protection Coalition & Common Cause NY!
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Door-to-door canvassing
✅ Voter engagement strategies
✅ Poll site monitoring
✅ And more ways to protect democracy!
📍 Location: 852 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY
🕕 Date & Time: Tuesday, September 30th @ 6:00 PM
🔗 Register Here: https://forms.gle/bJMS82ybVjMb2Q5a8
Let’s organize, train, and mobilize to protect the power of the vote in our communities. 💪🏾🗳️
📩 Questions? Email: [email protected]
🤝 Event Partners: WNYEPC, Every Bottom Covered, Common Cause NY

In collaboration with WNY Election Protection Coalition, Common Cause NY, and Every Bottom Covered, INC. The training will be held at 852 Kensington Ave. & will begin at 6pm. For questions email [email protected]

07/17/2025

Today we joined Trusted Gives in celebrating 716 CommUNITY Day. Thank you to all the volunteers and contributors who helped highlight what it means to be a part of the 716 while helping to draw support to local nonprofits.

To learn about WNY’s local nonprofits visit Give716.org

05/28/2025

🎭 Join Us for the Arts Initiative Forum Discussion with Buffalo Mayoral Candidates
Presented by Casting Buffalo in partnership with Torn Space Theatre and WNY Election Protection Coalition

📅 Friday, May 30
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Torn Space Theater | 612 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY
🎟️ Free admission | First come, first served (120 seats available)
📲 Livestream on Instagram

Buffalo’s future in arts, culture, and film is on the ballot!
Hear directly from Buffalo’s mayoral candidates—
🗣️ NY State Senator Sean Ryan
🗣️ Common Councilmember Rasheed Wyatt
🗣️ Former Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield
🗣️ Buffalo native Tyson Thompson

This creative civic forum brings together the city’s mayoral candidates to discuss their visions for the future of Buffalo’s arts, culture, and film communities. hear directly from the candidates about how they plan to support and invest in the creative economy that shapes our city’s identity and vitality.

Artists, arts advocates, cultural workers, and community members are all encouraged to attend, ask questions, and be part of this essential dialogue.

🎤 Come early, seating is limited, and make your voice heard.
Let’s shape the future of Buffalo—together through the arts!

05/14/2025

Reflecting on the beautiful souls taken too soon in the hands of hate. Take time to honor them and uplift their families in your prayers.

11/03/2020

Today! Happy Election Day. If you have any problems voting don’t forget to ask for and fill out an affidavit! This is critical to make sure you being turned away is documented.

Need a ride? Check out the Urban League and NAACP’s lyft stipends!

Seeing poll intimidation? Message us privately.

07/02/2020

Calling all models, movement folks, activist!